mesencephalon
Sign in to saveThe midbrain or mesencephalon is the uppermost portion of the brainstem connecting the diencephalon and cerebrum with the pons.'''''' It consists of the cerebral peduncles, tegmentum, and tectum.
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The mesencephalon, also called the midbrain, is the uppermost part of your brainstem that acts as a connector between your brain's higher thinking centers and the lower parts that control basic functions. It contains structures involved in relaying sensory information and coordinating motor control, making it essential for connecting different parts of your brain to work together.
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- Figure shows the midbrain (A) and surrounding regions; sagittal view of one cerebellar hemisphere. B: Pons. C: Medulla. D: Spinal cord. E: Fourth ventricle. F: Arbor vitae. G: Nodule. H: Tonsil. I: Posterior lobe. J: Anterior lobe. K: Inferior colliculus. L: Superior colliculus.
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- Location of Midbrain in inferior view.png
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- Inferior view in which the midbrain is encircled blue.
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11 sectionsContents
- Structure
- Tectum
- Cerebral aqueduct
- Tegmentum
- Cerebral peduncles
- Blood supply
- Development
- Function
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The midbrain or mesencephalon is the uppermost portion of the brainstem connecting the diencephalon and cerebrum with the pons.'''' It consists of the cerebral peduncles, tegmentum, and tectum.
It is functionally associated with vision, hearing, motor control, sleep and wakefulness, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.